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Optimising Residential Water Heating System Performance to Minimise Water-Energy Penalties

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Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems
Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2016, pp 161-172
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.2016.04.0013
Abel S. Vieira1, Sarah Humphrys1, Cara D. Beal2
1 School of Engineering, Griffith University, Southport, QLD4222, Australia
2 Smart Water Research Centre and School of Engineering, Griffith University, Southport, QLD 4222, Australia

Abstract

The energy consumption associated with domestic hot water supply services correspond to a significant portion of the total energy consumption of the urban water cycle. The objective of this study is to analyse the performance of domestic water heaters in the three largest cities of Australia (i.e. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane). The performance of systems was investigated undertaking a multi-parametric analysis, in which energy efficiency indicators (i.e. energy intensity and power peaks) were combined with level of service indicators (i.e. compliance rate with minimum temperature thresholds for end use points and hot water tanks). The operation of water heaters was modelled using the software EnergyPlus. Results demonstrate the need for a more holistic approach for the design and assessment of domestic water heaters taking into account not only the technology type to heat water, but also site specific aspects.

Keywords: Domestic water heaters, Hot water tank size, Electricity supply tariffs, Hot water consumption pattern, Energy efficiency, Australia.

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